A client asks the nurse why he or she is receiving preoperative prescriptions. Which information should the nurse include in the education?Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply.
A. Reduce anxiety and facilitate sedation
B. Facilitation of a faster recovery
C. Reduce the risk of aspiration pneumonia
D. Reduce the risk of a postoperative ileus
E. Manage pain
Answer: E
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